1. Study thoroughly the site of Project Britain (LM 1). Use the left-hand menu. Read the information about various aspects of Celtic life. Get ready to speak about the Celtic period of British History
2. From the list of sagas about Cuchulain (LM 2) choose one, read it and make a short rendering of it in "My Portfolio"
3. The Celtic legacy is first of all the language, the presence of old Celtic words in modern English. Try to find out about other evidence (if any) of ancient Celtic influence on the life of their desсendants. Share your findings with us in the "Discussion" section
4. Watch a series of videos about the Ancient Celts in Britain (LM 3). Get ready to tell about some aspect of their life, that you were most impressed with
In this module we will discuss:
1. The importance of studying history for understanding the contemporary British society
2. The factors that contributed to the shaping of British attitudes and outlook: Insular position, geography and climate
3. The prehistoric times: before man appeared; geological evolution of the British isles
4. The prehistoric times: first evidence of human presence: barrows and henges, Stonehenge, hillforts
5. The Celts:
- their way of life and social organisation
- their religious beliefs
- their "wise women"
- their mythology
- the Celtic legacy
Assignment:
1. Study thoroughly the site of Project Britain (LM 1). Use the left-hand menu. Read the information about various aspects of Celtic life. Get ready to speak about the Celtic period of British History
2. From the list of sagas about Cuchulain (LM 2) choose one, read it and make a short rendering of it in "My Portfolio"
3. The Celtic legacy is first of all the language, the presence of old Celtic words in modern English. Try to find out about other evidence (if any) of ancient Celtic influence on the life of their desсendants. Share your findings with us in the "Discussion" section
4. Watch a series of videos about the Ancient Celts in Britain (LM 3). Get ready to tell about some aspect of their life, that you were most impressed with
5. Edutainment: Enjoy studying Celtic history! (LM 4)
Learning Material (LM)
1. Project Britain: The Celts
Project Britain (before 43)
2. Cuchulain of Muirthemne
3. The Ancient Celts (Keltoi)
4. BBC: Iron Age Celts
5. The Celts - BBC series - "In the beginning" (from the beginning to 18:45)
6. The Celts - BBC series Ep.2
Additional reading:
1. Simon James's Ancient Celts Page
2. Myths of British Ancestry